Report from "Wanderin", January 2010

We have visited the Spotlight 29 Casino a couple of times in the last few days.  First of all, we wanted to check out the RV parking because we were trying to decide between staying there for a couple of days or moving a few miles down the road to the Fantasy Springs Casino.

The parking for RV's is on a paved parking lot.  The area is huge and will accommodate a lot of RVs.  There is a sign that limits the dry camping to 24 hours but I would doubt that they enforce that.  However, I would recommend you check if you were going to stay longer.  Only about 20 or so RV's were parked there ... and that is even a lot. 

The exit is off of Dillion Road whether you are coming east or west on I-10.  The entrance to the casino is easy and signs guide you to the RV parking lot.  The Player's Card accumulates triple points on Thursdays and an extra $10 is credited to your card on that day.  We found machines pretty tight but I guess everyone says that when they don't win.  We didn't win.

The luncheon buffet is nice and at $9.95 makes for a great place to eat.  The food was good and we ate here twice.  We didn't check out the dinner buffet because we figured it was a lot more expensive so just ate prior to the 4:00 price increase.

Additional reports follow photos below

Photos above from "Wanderin"

Report from Diane T., February 2009

Last month we stayed in their area for campers.  It was real easy to get to with signs telling you where to park. There were a lot of other motorhomes.  I will have to say that you do get a lot of noise from the freeway but otherwise a good place to spend the night. They also said you may stay up to 72 hours.                                          

- report from James M., December 13, 2008

Drove over to SPOTLIGHT 29 Casino for the evening. There is now a large marked RV parking lot to the west side of the casino. Free overnight parking is allowed.

They have separated the RV's from the trucks so other than the freeway noise it is fairly quiet. They have posted signs for RV parking so it is easy to find off the I-10 freeway. Typical large Vegas type casino.

Casino Camper Update, October 16, 2008

Jim O'Briant at www.OvernightRVParking.com sent me an update saying that an RVer on his site reported that Overnight RV Parking is currently not allowed at Spotlight and the RV area is coned off due to ongoing construction.  Jim said the casino plans to allow Overnight RV Parking again in the future, but could not give an estimated date.

Casino Camper Update, February 6, 2008

Today I talked with Captain Saenz, Public Safety, Spotlight 29 Casino. A short time back they thought they would need to prohibit RV parking because of construction, especially during special events. They found a way around this so they can accommodate RVers.

The current policy is as follows:  RVers may park overnight with a 24 hour limit. This is enforced on weekends and for special events. Also, during special events parking is very limited and RVers are told to move to one specific area. Once that area is full no additional RVs can be allowed to stay on property. Bottom line, Spotlight 29 is working hard to accommodate us and is still an RV Friendly casino.

- report from Larry S., January 26, 2008

I just called the Spotlight 29 Casino in Indio, CA today, 1/26/08.  I was told that they had a temporary ban on overnight camping due to construction.  They didn't say how long it would be until they allowed use of an overnight area.  Security said to call ahead, but made no promises if or when this would change.  I hope I was told wrong because this has been a great place to stay overnight for several years. 

- report from Pat, March 2007

We overnighted at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella recently. They have a large area for RV's and a separate area for trucks.  RV rules: Parking limited to 24 hours in designated RV area only; no outside cooking; no open containers of alcohol; pets on leash and clean up after them.

They have a fast food court (which we didn't check out, but includes a McDonald's).  We ate at the cafe. The food was average and the ambience was institutional...circa 1968.  The video poker looked dismal according to our non-scientific poll.
 

- report from reader T. Monganhan, April 2006

Boondocked a few nights at the Spot 29 Casino in Coachella. It has a huge paved parking area and RV-ers are welcomed. I noticed some got so comfortable that their TV dishes were set up. Excellent security 24-7. This is a favorite with the large trucks as well, who have a separate area to park.